The season is coming to an end, and the transfer market is starting to move. One of the names that has captured attention in recent days is Jesús Vallejo.
The Real Madrid center-back, who has barely had any playing time this season, is about to finish his contract in June. Everything points to his destination possibly being Real Zaragoza, the club where he excelled in his early days.
The defender, 28 years old, seems to be clear that it's time to make a change in his career. Without continuity at Madrid and after several unsuccessful loans, he is looking for a team where he can feel important. Everything points to Zaragoza, a club that needs to strengthen its defense and would welcome a familiar face.
A Nod to Zaragoza and a "Message" to Atlético
What has set social media ablaze is not just his future, but a photo he himself posted. After Real Madrid's victory against Atlético de Madrid, Vallejo shared a photograph of himself celebrating with the message: "Great Madrid night."
A post that many have interpreted as a jab at Atlético, a club he was once linked with. During the transfer market, rumors emerged about a possible interest from the red-and-white team in strengthening their defense with the Aragonese center-back. However, that possibility never materialized, and now he seems closer than ever to returning home.
Zaragoza, His Best Option
Vallejo's return to Zaragoza is not only a logical move from a sporting perspective but also an emotional one. The center-back has always shown his affection for the Maño club, and his return could be key for a team still fighting to reclaim its place in the First Division.
For his signing to be viable, Zaragoza will need to free up space in their squad, and one of those sacrificed could be Jair Amador. His contract ends in June, which would facilitate Vallejo's arrival without overly compromising the club's finances.
The signing excites the fans, who dream of seeing the defender leading the Blanquilla defense once again. In Zaragoza, Vallejo would find the prominence he hasn't had at Madrid and the opportunity to regain his best form.
A New Chapter in His Career
Everything seems to indicate that Vallejo has already made his decision. His time at Madrid hasn't been as expected, but he still has time to prove his worth. What better place to do it than at Zaragoza, the club where it all began.
His "historic photo" after the victory against Atlético may have been his way of closing a chapter and making it clear that his path lies elsewhere. That place, all signs point to, is Zaragoza.